Definition:
  • Visual and graphic display that shows the connections between facts, terms and ideas
Types:
  • Thematic map
  • Compare and Contrast
  • Cycle Map
  • Cause and Effect Map
  • Network Tree
  • Spider Map
  • Series of Events Chain
Research as to weather graphic organizers work:
  • see about effectiveness in improving comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, affectiveness on students with disabilities.
Universal Design
  • For everyone and for people with special disabilities
Graphic Organizer
  • They are extremely flexible, can present materials in many different ways
  • Students can express their knowledge through graphic organizers in flexible ways
  • Mulitple flexible options of engagement because you can use different media, formats, and adjust your level of challenge